On Saturday, Ohio State fans will get the only taste of Buckeye football in the seven-month gap between the end of the 2024 season and the start of the 2025 campaign.
It won't be the same spectacle as when the Buckeyes play Texas to open their season on Aug. 30. Still, with 18 starters to replace from Ohio State's 2024 national championship squad, the spring game is the capstone of a critical March and April for player development.
Position battles are still unfolding at quarterback, offensive line and safety, while the Buckeyes need to continue building depth at defensive tackle.